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25.01.2022 Considering attending a Grow group? Sign up to our Welcome to Grow orientation session to learn more. This is an online session that takes you through what happens at Grow group and what to expect. Join us on Monday at 7.30pm (AEST). You can register your interest at our website or call 1800 558 268 http://ow.ly/mWzQ50B6Wzh

25.01.2022 Check out this new campaign from R U OK Day for everyone in your sporting community. The new resources will help the sporting community and coaches share the R U OK? message, spot the signs that someone might be struggling and provide tips to guide them on what to say and do in the event one of their athletes or players is not OK. Get involved at www.ruok.org.au/sport

24.01.2022 Did you know we have Grow Groups operating across Australia? You can find your closest group by visiting grow.org.au/find-a-group/

23.01.2022 Are you a high school counsellor or wellbeing officer? Have you consider enrolling your students in our Get Growing program for term 4? This 10 week in-school program provides at risk young people with the tools for problem solving and promotes positive mental health. Get Growings goal is to support young people to achieve and maintain positive mental wellbeing and increase the resilience of young people at risk of mental ill-health. For more information, head to http://ow.ly/hVAo50Art1V

23.01.2022 Have you been thinking about joining a Grow Group, but youre not sure its for you? Why dont you join our Welcome to Grow orientation session. Our sessions take place each Monday at 7.30pm (EST) via Zoom. Theres no obligation, this session is free, and youll understand a little more about GROW and what happens during our peer-to-peer support groups. ... Call us on 1800 558 268 for the zoom link. http://ow.ly/8tQ550AFQAk

22.01.2022 Want to know more about GROW? We've just published 2019/2020 Annual Report. You can read about how we're delivery GROW around Australia. http://ow.ly/kMrS50BYaId

22.01.2022 Growing Resilience is our 2 week online program providing immediate support to the community. Delivered over four modules, the structured course is encourages sharing of problems, learning of skills and problem solving in group. To learn more visit: http://ow.ly/Dnkc50A8INj

22.01.2022 Odd Socks Day is happening on Friday 9 October! Wear your odd socks and start the conversation about mental ill-health. Find out more at www.grow.org.au/oddsocksday

22.01.2022 GROW in South Australia was very privileged to be the sponsored organisation of ‘Red Faces’ in 2020, a variety/talent show organised each year by Brenton Williams. This year, Red Faces was postponed and took place in September due to COVID-19. But with the easing of restrictions in SA, the show went on showcasing some very talented people! Guests were also treated to a wonderful dinner, silent auction, live auction, lucky straws, on-stage audience games and prizes and more!... The night was opened by Deputy Premier of South Australia and Patron of GROW in SA the Hon Vickie Chapman who also spoke warmly about GROW and her own lived experiences with mental health. Thanks to everyone who attended and took part in this annual event. It was the most successful Red Faces to date and all funds raised go directly to providing mental health services for youth in SA through the Get Growing program. Thanks to jkfoto.net for the photos!

21.01.2022 Get your odd socks ready and help us reduce the stigma surrounding mental-ill health. Visit grow.org.au/oddsocksday/ for more information #OSD2020

20.01.2022 SANE Australia have created a great resource to support carers. Check it out here: www.sane.org/you-are-not-alone #youarenotalone

20.01.2022 Are you interested in finding out more about our Grow Groups? Why not attend a Welcome to Grow orientation session. These sessions give you the opportunity to learn more about our program and how it can support your mental health. Sessions take place via Zoom each Monday at 7.30pm (EST). We hope to see you online to learn more about how GROW can best support you! Call us on 1800 558 268 for more information or visit our website http://ow.ly/6Vqp50AFMOj

20.01.2022 It can be a little daunting to just turn up to a group meeting without knowing anyone or how it all works. We understand. Thats why were hosting a Welcome to Grow session each Monday at 7.30pm (AEST). By joining this session youll find out more about GROWs peer-to-peer support groups and our facilitators will give an overview and explain how the program works and what to expect.... No registration is necessary and the session is free. www.grow.org.au/welcome-to-grow/

20.01.2022 Join GROW's Victorian team for crafts activity day on Wednesday April 7 from 10am. Hosted at our Caulfield HQ, you can join in a morning of free craft activities. To reserve your place, phone our Victorian office on 9528 277.

19.01.2022 Did you know GROW offers a school based program called Get Growing? This program has been developed to meet the needs of young people, where early intervention can help to prevent mild depression which can often develop into deep despair. If you're a teacher looking for support for your students, visit our website and contact us on 1800 558 268 for more information. ... https://grow.org.au/our-programs/#getgrowing See more

19.01.2022 Interested in finding out more about our Grow Groups? Why not join our Welcome to Grow session each Monday at 7.30pm (AEDT) via Zoom. You'll learn more about our program and how it can support your mental health To find out more visit http://ow.ly/Ikij50BRY6g or call us on 1800 558 268.

18.01.2022 It's National NAIDOC Week! This week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. See what's happening in your local area http://ow.ly/lJLT50C9QrH #NAIDOC2020

18.01.2022 Were running orientation sessions each Monday. If youve been looking for support with your mental health, why dont sign up and see what peer-to-peer support is all about! http://ow.ly/1HuM50B26WZ

18.01.2022 Even as restrictions ease, many of the things that make us happy have had to be cancelled or post-poned in order to keep us all safe. However, we can find new sources of happiness! Here are some pictures from WA Growers and staff of experiences, places or scenery that bring them joy and happiness. If you are able, we encourage you to take a picture of something that brings you happiness and post it in the comments! #mentalhealth #growaustralia

17.01.2022 GROW Australia has further developed and expanded our Get Growing Program for at risk young people. As school communities return to the classroom, COVID-19 may have raised some issues for young people. Get Growing offers a 10 week program focusing on day-to-day living skills essential to good mental health. To learn more visit: https://www.grow.org.au/get-growing/ #mentalhealth #growaustralia

17.01.2022 Our eGrow program is based on lived experiences, meaning our groups are a meeting of peers, made up of people who are striving to develop and maintain good mental health. If youre looking for support with your mental health, visit www.grow.org.au/egrow #eGrow #GrowAustralia

16.01.2022 GROW's Victorian Team is hosting an Open Day this Friday 26 March. Don't miss out on this exciting event! It's a free event and open to everyone but booking is essential so head to https://www.trybooking.com/BPLUC to secure your place.

16.01.2022 Want to host an Odd Socks Day fundraising event? Why not get your work colleagues or friends together and host a morning tea - you could even do a virtual event online! All you need to do is wear your odd socks, take a photo and use the hashtage #OSD2020! Then donate the money youve raised to oddsocksday2020.gofundraise.com.au/. Its that easy! Get creative and lets help reduce the stigma surrounding mental ill-health.

16.01.2022 If youre interested in finding out more about our Grow Program, join our Welcome to Grow orientation session each Monday at 7.30pm (AEST) via. Call us Monday to Friday on 1800 558 268 for more information or visit http://ow.ly/cNIb50ATaii

15.01.2022 Three weeks to go! Get your Odd Socks ready and help GROW raise awareness of mental health issues and stamp out the stigma around mental ill-health. #OSD2020 https://grow.org.au/oddsocksday/

15.01.2022 This week is Womens Health Week. Over half of our members attending Grow Groups are women. According to the ABS, 1 in 6 women in Australia will experience depression and 1 in 3 women will experience anxiety during their lifetime. Grow Groups offer peer-to-peer support through a unique program of mutual support and personal development.... If youre looking for support with your mental health, please visit http://ow.ly/xpef50B6XYG #womenshealthweek

15.01.2022 NSW Shadow Minister for Mental Health the Hon Tara Moriarty and Janelle Saffin - Member for Lismore recently dropped by the new GROW Regional Operations Centre in the northern NSW town of Ballina. NSW's Regional Manager Dave McLoughlin along with the GROW team, took Janelle and Tara on a tour of the new office. Dave and his team also gave an explanation of the work GROW does, and the importance of peer-to-peer support for those who are looking for support with mental ill-health.

14.01.2022 Join our Welcome to Grow online orientation session tonight at 7.30pm (AEDT). During this session you'll learn more about the way our peer-to-peer support groups work. Sign up online or call 1800 558 268. http://ow.ly/WWUZ50C2g2x

14.01.2022 Are you in the Northern Territory and looking for support with your mental health? Would you like to join an after hours Grow group on Monday evenings from 6pm (ACST) at Darwin Community Arts in Coconut Grove? If youre interested, please contact GROW on 1800 558 268 or email [email protected] to register your interest. Visit our website www.grow.org.au for more information on our programs including eGrow, our online program.

14.01.2022 Our Welcome to Grow orientation session is designed to give you the opportunity to learn more about the Grow Program before you attend your first meeting. Visit grow.org.au/our-programs/ for more information or to register your interest.

12.01.2022 Check out Prevent Support Heal, a campaign to balance WAs mental health system funding and address the over-reliance and expenditure on hospital-based mental health services. Community mental health services support people to live well and recover. Investment in prevention programs allow for early intervention before issues can spiral to a crisis point. Learn more at: http://preventsupportheal.org.au/... #PreventSupportHeal #MentalHealth See more

11.01.2022 Want to know more about our Grow Program? Search for your local group by visiting http://ow.ly/Lu7S50AwpQm or call 1800 558 268 for more information.

11.01.2022 Are you looking for support with your mental health? Why not come along to our Welcome to Grow orientation session each Monday at 7.30pm (AEST) via Zoom. At this session youll get a better understanding of what happens at a Grow Group. Call us Monday to Friday on 1800 558 268 for more information. https://www.grow.org.au/

11.01.2022 GROW Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Lands on which we stand and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. #InThisTogether2020 #NRW2020 #Reconciliation

10.01.2022 Art for the Heart is a virtual Art Exhibition showcasing the creative talents of Growers Australia-wide. Launched during GROW Victoria’s Annual Branch Conference via Zoom, Growers from around the country joined in on virtual art tour. The exhibition features a range of creativity from painting, videos, poetry and crafts. Congratulations to all those who submitted work and to the winners of the Best Exhibitions.... Visit grow.org.au/art-for-the-heart-digital-gallery/ to check it out.

09.01.2022 Growers in WA have been taking part in an 8 week Art Therapy class. Art Therapy is a form of expression that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. It enables participants to experience a shared strength from a group moving through problem solving and a sense of connection through sharing group art activities. These clay mouldings were created when Growers were asked to build a world in which they would like to live.

09.01.2022 As we live through the COVID-19 pandemic, we are now seeing a lot of media about the impact the virus is having on our mental health. If you are looking for support with your mental wellbeing, Grow can help. Visit our site for more information on our programs. http://ow.ly/wbcu50ArmpP

09.01.2022 Thinking about joining a Grow group but not sure what to expect? Join our Welcome to Grow online orientation session to learn more. It takes place each Monday at 7.30pm (AEDT) via Zoom. You'll learn more about the Grow Program and have the opportunity to ask questions. ... Want to know more? Head to grow.org.au/welcome-to-grow/ to register your interest or call 1800 558 268.

09.01.2022 Were back! Odd Socks Day is happening on Friday, 9 October. Odd Socks Day promotes positive conversations to help reduce the stigma around mental ill-health. Wed love your support! Encourage your work mates, friends and family to wear odd socks and donate to Odd Socks Day. Dont forget to take a photo, use the hashtag #osd20 and well share youre great work! Remember, were all in this together when you wear odd socks youll be helping GROW raise awareness of mental health issues. You can find out more, including how to fundraise and donate, by visiting our website http://ow.ly/B9tL50B59df

09.01.2022 Thanks for visiting!

08.01.2022 Have you been thinking about joining a Grow Group, but youre not sure its for you? Join our Welcome to Grow orientation session on Mondays at 7.30pm (AEST) via Zoom. Theres no obligation, this session is free, and youll understand a little more about GROW and what happens during our peer-to-peer support groups. Visit our website or call us on 1800 558 268 for more information. we look forward to seeing you tonight!... grow.org.au/our-programs See more

08.01.2022 Check out this beautiful story from GROW Mental Health Recovery Ireland! An 83-year-old grandmother who proves no hurdle is too high when it comes to looking after your mental health. #mentalhealth

08.01.2022 Thank you to all our Growers who took part in our recent survey on eGrow! We had over 200 responses, which has helped us understand how our Growers are using our eGrow peer-to-peer support program, especially during COVID-19. You can read more about our results on our website http://ow.ly/PLHf50ACxxs

07.01.2022 Today we are launching our day time Welcome to Grow orientation session! Each Thursday from 1pm (AEDT), you can join us via Zoom, to learn more about GROW, our programs and ask any questions. We are still running our Monday evenings at 7.30pm (AEDT) too. For more information or to register, visit grow.org.au/welcome-to-grow/

07.01.2022 Join our weekly online Grow Group orientation sessions. If you’re interested in finding out more about our Grow Groups join us on Monday at 7.30pm (AEDT). These sessions give you the opportunity to learn more about our program and how it can support your mental health. Register your interest or phone 1800 558 268 for more information. ... https://grow.org.au/our-programs/#welcome

07.01.2022 This week is #menshealthweek, which highlights key issues in mens health, their health outcomes and needs around the country. We can all get involved by encouraging the men and boys in our lives to seek support for their mental health, and reassure them that reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you or someone you know needs help, consider joining a Grow group and connect with a friendly community of peers, working to support each other: http://ow.ly/IrNj50A7BHT

07.01.2022 Check out the Best Exhibit in Part 1, The Rough Road to True Colours by Hornsby Grow Group, NSW in our recent Art for the Heart virtual art exhibition. This video was a multimedia presentation with the theme, Navigating the Rough Road Together. Life is not always a smooth journey, on the contrary it gets pretty tough and rough at times. Navigating the smooth and the rough, is a challenge. But if we buddy up with others who also want to navigate the rough days to enable eac...h other be the best we can be, then doing life together encourages hope and strength to endure the rough road which is worth navigating while creating memories around the smooth days to lighten the load. Congratulations! http://ow.ly/82W250CEl5I

06.01.2022 Did you know we run peer-to-peer support groups online? Our eGrow Groups run the same as the Grow Program. The only difference is we meet using Zoom and the program is offered online. You can join a group and participate in the Grow Program from the comfort of your own your house. Visit our website for more information http://ow.ly/oBGR50C9Tvj

06.01.2022 Learn more about Grow by visiting our website www.grow.org.au

04.01.2022 Our Eastern Region Manager, Dave McLoughlin was recently nominated for a Mental Health Matters Award in NSW. Although Dave missed out this year, he received a Certificate of Commendation in the Leadership through Lived Experience Award category and also received some great feedback: "The field of nominations this year was highly competitive, and the judges wanted to let you know that your nomination was one of the best. They particularly wanted to note your long-term experi...ence in the sector, and your dedication to the GROW program". Well done Dave!

03.01.2022 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and RU Ok? day. 62% of Growers have experience thoughts of suicide with the rate jumping to 93% for Growers aged between 25-29. http://ow.ly/eAoz50BmF0K The positive news is that our members have said that after joining a Grow group, 85% of people have said that GROW has helped them overcome thoughts of suicide. Check in with your mates and ask the question - R U OK? Now more than ever we need to connect more with our family, friends and ...work mates - by starting the conversation you show that person youre someone who cares enough to ask and it could be all that person needs to start talking. https://www.ruok.org.au See more

03.01.2022 GROW in the Northern Territory recently celebrated Mental Health Week with Growers in a creative way by painting their interpretation of the Tree of Life. Under the direction of a local artist, each Grower sat down to create individual masterpieces.

03.01.2022 For all our QLD supporters, Take Time to get involved with Queensland Mental Health Week this year!

03.01.2022 Pause for one minute’s silence At 11am today, we ask you to observe a minute’s silence to remember the service men and women who have served and continue to ser...ve our nation. Although Remembrance Day is different this year, the Australian War Memorial’s website includes different ways to help us commemorate wherever we are at home, school or work. www.awm.gov.au/werememberthem #WeRememberThem #RemembranceDay

02.01.2022 Learn more about our Residential Rehabilitation Program. The Residential Program is focused on helping the residents help themselves and each other by building a mentally, emotionally, and physically new and positive future. Visit our website for more information http://ow.ly/IgKP50AxxVE

01.01.2022 This week is #NationalVolunteersWeek and were celebrating some of our volunteers from around the country. Meet Michael! After being recommended Grow by a friend, he began regularly attending a meeting. Upon taking the volunteer role of Recorder, Michael initially found it quite challenging but came out of his shell through the support of his group, eventually meeting his wife. In addition to Grow, he also volunteers as a co-ordinator at GA Country, supporting regional groups and leaders in their recovery. Thanks Michael, and happy National Volunteer Week!

01.01.2022 Today is World Bipolar Day, a day designed to bring awareness to bipolar disorders and to eliminate social stigma. In our 2019 member survey, 21% our Growers had been given a diagnosis of bipolar. If you are looking for support for your mental health, Grow Groups are free, anonymous and you don't need a diagnosis or referral to attend. ... Find out more at grow.org.au/grow-program/

01.01.2022 Students are highly influenced by their friends/peers and these relationships are also important predictors of good mental health. Get Growing, our in-schools program, aims to equip students with the skills to deal with the pressures of life by connecting them with a supportive group of peers. To learn more visit: http://ow.ly/rgps50AdQkL #mentalhealth #growaustralia